Basic Package

Day 1 - from 9 am to 5 pm

This is a long tour through the west side of the island, mainly by car, stopping on some hot spots to watch birds and plants. First stop will be on a high valley covered with Laurel forest where we may not only breathe fresh air but also see the Trocaz Pigeon (Columba trocaz) and Madeira Firecrest. Then the tour heads to the only plateau of Madeira to look for some old Fetid Laurels (Laurus azorica) and also Madeira Chaffinch. Lunch is included and it will be in Porto Moniz. On the afternoon the tour will pass through the southwest of the island between the less developed parishes of Madeira, where people still live from agriculture.

Plus Package

Day 1 - from 9 am to 5 pm

This is a long tour through the west side of the island, mainly by car, stopping on some hot spots to watch birds and plants. First stop will be on a high valley covered with Laurel forest where we may not only breathe fresh air but also see the Trocaz Pigeon (Columba trocaz) and Madeira Firecrest. Then the tour heads to the only plateau of Madeira to look for some old Fetid Laurels (Laurus azorica) and also Madeira Chaffinch. Lunch is included and it will be in Porto Moniz. On the afternoon the tour will pass through the southwest of the island between the less developed parishes of Madeira, where people still live from agriculture.

Day 2 - from 2,30 pm to 6 pm

This tour is mainly by car with a few stops on different habitats on the east side of Madeira Island. Short and easy walks will take us to enjoy the green of the forest with many passerines singing as Madeira Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs madeirensis) and Madeira Firecrest (Regulus madeirensis). Then we will go near the mouth of a small water course to watch Egrets and Turnstones. Finally we will take you to an arid place where you can delight yourself with a north and south coast view of Madeira and observe the Berthelot’s Pipit (Anthus bertheloti madeirensis).

Note: The order of the program may change

Premium Package

Day 1 - from 9 am to 5 pm

This is a long tour through the west side of the island, mainly by car, stopping on some hot spots to watch birds and plants. First stop will be on a high valley covered with Laurel forest where we may not only breathe fresh air but also see the Trocaz Pigeon (Columba trocaz) and Madeira Firecrest. Then the tour heads to the only plateau of Madeira to look for some old Fetid Laurels (Laurus azorica) and also Madeira Chaffinch. Lunch is included and it will be in Porto Moniz. On the afternoon the tour will pass through the southwest of the island between the less developed parishes of Madeira, where people still live from agriculture.

Day 2 - from 2,30 pm to 6 pm

This tour is mainly by car with a few stops on different habitats on the east side of Madeira Island. Short and easy walks will take us to enjoy the green of the forest with many passerines singing as Madeira Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs madeirensis) and Madeira Firecrest (Regulus madeirensis). Then we will go near the mouth of a small water course to watch Egrets and Turnstones. Finally we will take you to an arid place where you can delight yourself with a north and south coast view of Madeira and observe the Berthelot’s Pipit (Anthus bertheloti madeirensis).

Day 3 - sea trip from 10,30 am to 1,30 pm

Destination is Cape Girão, one of the highest capes in the world. Leaving from Funchal’s marina the boat goes some 2 to 3 miles away from shore to try to observe some seabirds, dolphins, turtles and maybe whales. Then it heads to the clear waters under Cape Girão where one may go for a swim. The way back to Funchal is nearer the coast so you may appreciate some details of the south coast of Madeira.

Note: The order of the program may change